A public consultation for the Ministry of Education's salary regulation project took place on January 22, 2026, indicating that there have been no changes regarding teacher salaries since the previous year's discussions. In 2025, the project was consulted on February 5, and Minister Barbara Nowacka signed the salary regulation in mid-March of that year. The new regulation anticipates a 3% increase in teachers' minimum base salaries effective from January 1, 2026, compared to the previous year.

The Ministry of Education has announced these salary increases, but teachers' unions argue that this adjustment essentially serves as a cost-of-living increase rather than a substantial raise. The actual salary increases are expected to range from 151 to 186 PLN gross, depending on the teacher’s level of professional advancement and classification group. As teachers are still facing economic challenges, unions convey that these adjustments do not adequately address the rising cost of living and the need for more significant improvements in teachers’ compensation.

In response to critical feedback, a meeting between the leadership of the Ministry of Education and educational unions took place in mid-February to discuss the pay adjustments. This discussion highlights the ongoing struggle between the government and educators, emphasizing the importance of ensuring that teachers are fairly compensated for their work, especially as they continue to play a vital role in shaping future generations despite the financial pressures they face.